Less than a year after being appointed to the Board of Regents by Gov. padding-bottom: 5px; Retired higher education administrator Yolanda Ortega has over 30 years of experience working with Colorados college students, and now shes hoping to take that background to the University of Colorado system as the Regent for the new 8th Congressional District. } display: block; Regents named Todd Saliman as sole finalist for the job, and subsequently approved him, despite facing pressure to name more than one finalist after the previous presidential search was criticized for lack of transparency. One of the richest countries in the world should provide its citizens with outstanding free education, or at least the opportunity for debt reduction depending on the jobs you take, such as teachers and nurses, said Democrat candidate Wanda James, a marijuana business owner who graduated from CU and said her education opened opportunities she never dreamed of, motivating her to be a regent. font-size: 20px; He graduated from CU Boulder in 1995; he joked that he survived as a conservative graduating from what he perceives to be a place where the Left goes to feel at home. Following his time at CU, he worked in politics while finishing law school at the University of Denver. Denver Post staff writer Bruce Finley covers an array of topics, including higher education. } .inner_percentage { D-Westminster McNulty also said he would continue to support the athletics programs at CU, claiming some former Regents have wanted to completely do away with collegiate sports. On the research front, CUs strengths have been space, energy and health care research. } Ken Montera (R) was appointed to the seat in December 2021. It was somewhere where I felt that my experience could really benefit from giving service to the University of Colorado.. Even if Republicans win the CO-8 regent seat, it wont change the balance of power on the board. Chance Hill advanced from the Republican primary for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 5 on June 26, 2018. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? Barrington said his long and varied professional experience would bring a fresh perspective to Colorados flagship university system. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; width: 100% The results have been certified. Callie Rennison defeated Dick Murphy and Christian Vernaza in the general election for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 2 on November 3, 2020. } I think, for my kids, for me, even as I was in college, being involved in intramurals, athletics, clubs, internships, that all helped me grow as a person, McNulty said. font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; The governing regents have been politically divided. The photos speak for themselves. Alvin Rivera advanced from the Democratic primary for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 3 on June 26, 2018. Jun 30, 2022 Updated Jul 13, 2022 An election judge presorts and faces ballots the correct direction before sending a box along to the machine sorter at the Denver Elections Division on Bannock Street on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/The Denver Gazette) Timothy Hurst position: absolute; } He went on to earn a degree in physics from the University of Colorado Boulder. padding-bottom: 8px; top: -5px; I am particularly proud of the thoughtful and aligned approach our board has taken to always put CUs students, faculty and staff first as we make key decisions that will lead our university into the future. Dick Murphy advanced from the Republican primary for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 2 on June 30, 2020. letter-spacing: 0.03em; font-size: 20px; color: #888; Jun 28, 2022 Updated Jun 29, 2022 0 Johnnie Nguyen has a slight lead over his primary challenger to become the Democratic nominee for the open District 1 seat on the University of Colorado's Board of Regents, according to early unofficial results. Campus community memb, Buff Nation, there's one more chance to see, The Colorado Commission of Higher Education will meet on March 3rd at 1 pm. Democrats in CO-4, an overwhelmingly red district that covers all of the Eastern Plains and parts of the I-25 corridor, struggled to find someone to run against Republican Frank McNulty for the regent position. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { He said CU can offer top-level sports and academic programs at the same time. text-align: center; font-size: 12px; Rural Colorado wants to be heard While attendees cited inflation as a top concern in both Yuma and Pueblo, another issue came close behind - asking the candidates and elected officials to listen to rural . State Board of Regents (4 seats), Colorado held an election for four of nine seats on the Colorado State Board of Regents on November 8, 2022. I think the University of Colorado, throughout my career, has had this need to not just recruit, but retain and graduate students of color, Ortega said. .votebox-results-metadata { background-color: #6db24f; Listen now. Colorado is one of four states where voters elect regents (along with Michigan, Nebraska and Nevada). color: #fff; text-align: center; Colorado taxpayers fund less than 6% of that budget. According to her campaign website, she has worked as a law clerk in Denver Juvenile Court and was the executive director for Denver CASA, a nonprofit fostering foster youth. 2023 Colorado Public Radio. There was no business taken care of at that retreat, and it's the kind of thing I wouldn't have attended, he said. } The University of Colorado Board of Regents consists of nine members serving staggered six-year terms, one elected from each of Colorado's seven congressional districts and two from the state at large. .outer_percentage { I wanted to make sure that not only were the doors open for people who look like me Black [or] brown and women I wanted to make sure that the doors are busted wide open so that there is a free flow of different diversity coming through the university. In his September 19 campaign finance filing, Monteras campaign reported it raised about $17,435, dwarfing his opponent, Ron Casados, who has raised $315. Jeremy Hueth, Vice President, University Counsel & Secretary of the Board of Regents, Effie Ameen, Deputy Secretary to the Board of Regents, Amanda J. Gordon, Board Relations Coordinator, Kari Henningsen, Program and Travel Manager, Amber McDonnell, Director of Board Operations, Employee Services (HR, Benefits, Payroll). display: inline-block; Colorado is one of four states where voters elect regents (along with Michigan, Nebraska and Nevada). letter-spacing: .04em; I want to continue to serve as your CU regent because I believe giving back is critical to the health and future of our communities. background-color: #dac113; width: 100% !important; .results_table_container { Since returning to Colorado seven years ago, Montera has taken on roles with the Salvation Army and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Contact our sales team. Greeley Republican Mark VanDriel believes his long history as an educator would serve him well as the University of Colorado first regent representing the newly created 8th Congressional District. } } } Here are CU Regent candidates on free college, research, costs, and priorities for the state's flagship school Rachel Turner November 6, 2022 Some of the University of Colorado governor candidates, who are campaigning for votes to run Colorado's flagship school next week, like the idea of free public higher education to bolster the nation . font-size: 12px; margin: 0; .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { The application for the 2024-25 Student Regent is available, and all students currently enrolled at a UC campus are encouraged to apply. Academic programs need to be regularly evaluated in the context of our strategic plan .. and in light of current enrollments. And the candidates see robust research, tackling core global challenges, as essential to keep CU competitive among top schools. max-height: 580px; Denver entrepreneur Wanda James is centering diversity as she campaigns for the open CO-1 seat on the University of Colorado Board of Regents. Two incumbents on the board chose not to seek re-election in 2022: Regent John "Jack" Kroll, D-Denver, representing the 1st Congressional District; and Regent Heidi Ganahl, R-Lone Tree, serving in a statewide at-large seat that now is assigned to the new 8th Congressional District. Lieutenant Governor Join Student Regent Marlenee Blas and Regent-designate Merhawi Tesfai for an information webinar on How to Become the UC Student Regent on Friday, February 3, 2023, 12:00-1:00 . .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { } } Regents arent charged with directing research. Democratic primary candidates, = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Two incumbents on the board chose not to seek re-election in 2022: Regent John Jack Kroll, D-Denver, representing the 1st Congressional District; and Regent Heidi Ganahl, R-Lone Tree, serving in a statewide at-large seat that now is assigned to the new 8th Congressional District. Richard Murray defeated Priscilla Rahn in the Republican primary for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 6 on June 30, 2020. top: 2px; padding-left: 16px; .percentage_number { text-align: left; Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite. } He said hes wanted to be involved with higher education because of how formative his own college experience was. I would like to say first and foremost it is the honor of my lifetime to be able to serve this great institution as your new regent. display: inline-block; I finished my education at the University of Northern Colorado, with a degree in education and counseling. In December, CU's interim president Saliman confirmed he would apply for the permanent position after notifying CU's governing regents as their team began a national search for candidates with help from the Pennsylvania-based firm Storbeck Search. overflow-y: hidden; margin-top: 0px; Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. Jack Barrington ( Democratic Party) ran for election to the University of Colorado Board of Regents to represent District 4. In recent years, the board has come under fire for its handling of presidential searches. We achieve this by continuing our outreach efforts to rural and urban Colorado and establishing CU ambassadors throughout the state that understand the needs of the geographies and potential students that are represented in those areas, Montera said. Saliman, a CU Boulder alumnus, has served as CU's interim president since July 2021 following his appointment by the Board of Regents.With 30 years of experience in public policy and higher education in the state - including serving in the state legislature, working for two Colorado governors and overseeing CU's budget operations for more than a decade - Saliman has devoted his career . I will passionately advocate for these programs as regent. Republicans held a majority on the board for decades until 2020, when Democrats won control for the first time since the 1980s. VanDriel said he has three main focuses: accessibility, affordability and accountability. McNulty has raised $22,600 for his campaign, putting him vastly ahead of his opponent, Jack Barrington, who has only reported about $1,100. color:white; Heres where CU regent candidates stand on free, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Get to know all 17 Denver mayor candidates , Heres where CU regent candidates stand on free college, research, costs and priorities for states flagship school, Mental health impacts following school shooting hoaxes are very real, Colorado therapist says, Saunders: Tim McCarver had a wonderful baseball life, Boulder startup builds app to lure customers to businesses in the Nigh Zone, as in nearby, Valentines Day can be triggering for people recovering from trauma, CU psychologist says. In two other contests, the winners will take over for two regents who are term limited and will depart the board after 12 years: Regent Kyle Hybl, R-Colorado Springs, in the 5th Congressional District; and Regent Stephen Ludwig, D-Denver, whose at-large seat is elected by voters statewide. You want to know what is really going on these days, especially in Colorado. You are just minutes from Greenwood & Myers Mortuary is the first choice for many families when they are seeking funeral services in Boulder. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { width: 100%; .race_header.republican { margin-top: 1em; } .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { letter-spacing: .04em; There were no incumbents in this race. The University of Colorado Board of Regents has four of its nine seats up for grabs this November, including in Denver's 1st Congressional District. } } .votebox-results-cell--number { Ortega comes from a military family and found her way to Denver after college, working as a secretary in the Chicano Studies Department at Metropolitan State University of Denver. If we are able to offer free higher education to students, then we should. (Barringtons opponent seeking this seat, Republican Frank McNulty, a former Speaker of the Colorado House, didnt respond to questions. Incumbent Ken Montera won election in the special general election for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 5. margin: 8px auto; The Lookout is a free, daily email newsletter with news and happenings from all over Colorado. margin-right: 10px; background-color: #6db24f; .votebox_legend .non_result_row { You want to know what is really going on these days, especially in Colorado. Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell .results_table_container { Cities | There were no incumbents in this race. The increasing costs for students, increasing reliance on temporary faculty by universities, changing demographics of our students and changing number of students interested in higher education make me believe that higher education is fundamentally transforming, and that the next decade is pivotal. .votebox_bp_logo { .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Ballot measures, Who represents me? .votebox_bp_logo { font-style: italic; .results_row.winner { .votebox-scroll-container { Ortega also served on the Auraria Board of Trustees, the governing body for the Auraria campus which houses MSU Denver, the Community College of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver on its grounds. Meet the candidates vying for three of the nine Colorado Board of Regents seats, and learn about their platforms for the future direction of the University of Colorado System. As a Regent, I will ensure that systemic audits help the campuses of CU to live up to our long-held ideals.. I believe that I can help bring about long-term solutions to issues facing higher education for our CU community of students, faculty and staff. } We have to ensure we are reaching all of Colorado regardless of background or geography, said Republican businessman Ken Montera, a District 5 candidate, who currently serves as vice president of the Board of Regents after Gov. .results_row td:first-child { Montera grew up in Pueblo and graduated from CU Boulder with a degree in marketing and international finance. The results have been certified. He previously focused on climate and environment issues and global news, from war in Iraq to supply chains, and has done on-site reporting in 40 countries. position: relative; She is believed to be the first Black woman to own a marijuana business in the United States. I am proud to be running for the Board of Regents, to help guide and improve the world-class university system that CU has become. CU depends heavily on tuition payments from out-of-state students, as well as $1.4 billion in research grants and private contributions around $360 million a year, according to data provided by university officials. This isn't about politics for me, Montera said. .inner_percentage.Republican { Whether it is Colorados NCAA-sanctioned programs, club programs, internships or student government, the benefit of participating in these activities with fellow students creates stronger graduates and long-term benefits for everyone participating. The boards main responsibilities include overseeing the systems taxpayer-funded budget, hiring its president, finalizing sports coaches contracts, and setting tuition prices for each individual campus. In particular, the admissions process relies on too many arbitrary steps, which needlessly add cost without providing value. PUBLISHED: April 1, 2022 at 10:24 a.m. | UPDATED: April 1, 2022 at 6:26 p.m. University of Colorado regents are nearing completion of their search for a new president and on Friday announced they .

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